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Citadel of Qaitbay – A Mediterranean Fort With A View

May 17, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Do you know that the Citadel of Qaitbay stands on the site where the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria once was? That lighthouse wasn’t just an ordinary structure to beacon seafarers but it’s one of the Wonders of the Ancient World. The tower was also the tallest structure in the world

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The Modern Library of Alexandria

May 16, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The modern Library of Alexandria doesn’t really live up to its prestige in ancient times – when it comes to rare collections. There’s one surviving scroll from its ancient library in a city once ruled by Cleopatra and Alexander the Great. However, its architecture is brilliant, bold, modern and wonderfully

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The Roman Amphitheater After the Upgrade

May 15, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

It’s no surprise if there’s a Roman amphitheater in the middle of Alexandria. It’s a city which was conquered, ruled and heavily influenced by Rome. The ruins were discovered during the excavation to lay the foundations of a government building. In fact, right next to the ruins is a heavily-guarded military

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Alexandria National Museum Was a Disappointment

May 14, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Alexandria is an ancient city and as any tourist would expect, its National Museum should be filled with great things. But, I was disappointed. While the objects were labeled properly, the museum is dead. Like a necropolis. I think it has something to do with the kind of too much

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Pompey’s Pillar – An Open Museum in Alexandria

May 11, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Pompey’s Pillar is an open museum in Alexandria. This pillar wasn’t really built for Pompey, a Roman politician and military general. He was also Julius Caesar’s fiercest rival and mortal enemy in the civil war. This monolithic column was built to commemorate the triumph of the Roman Emperor Diocletian over

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Murals in Alexandria

May 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I was walking around for two hours until I saw these murals in Alexandria. It’s one of those moments when I allowed my myself to get lost around a new city. And when I can’t figure out, I’d hail a cab to bring me somewhere to satisfy my stomach. These

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The Grand Al Mursi Mosque

May 5, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The grand Al Mursi Mosque in Alexandria is devoted to a great Sufi Saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi. In fact, his body is laid here. This is a very historical mosque where both males and females can go in and worship but separately. I wasn’t planning to visit this place but

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Montaza Palace Gardens – A Beautiful Refuge from the Heat

May 2, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Montaza Palace Gardens is your beautiful refuge from the heat in Alexandria. Though it can be chilly in winter, it is still an ideal place to watch the Mediterranean sunset. A walk in this huge park should be relaxing, while admiring the well-tended gardens. You’ll never run out of shades

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Mediterranean Sunset in Alexandria

May 1, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Mediterranean sunset in Alexandria is, oh boy, breathtaking. While I was in Alexandria last month, a local couchsurfer (Thanks, Abdulazziz!) brought me to Montaza Palace Gardens. This park is huge and there were only few people when we were there. Its lush green, well-manicured gardens are good for an afternoon walk